Mo

Molybdenum

Element 42 · Transition metal · Period 5, Group 6

Solid · Discovered 1778

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number42
Atomic Mass95.95u
Electron Configuration[Kr]5s1 4d5
Electronegativity2.16Pauling
Atomic Radius209pm
Ionization Energy7.092eV
Electron Affinity0.746eV
Oxidation States+6

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point2896K
Boiling Point4912K
Density10.2g/cm³
Group BlockTransition metal
Year Discovered1778